Fragrance comparison

Angel Nova vs Paolla Oliveira Secret

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7,184 ratings analysed

1 wins

Angel Nova

Mugler

3.927,183 votes

Rank #2,352 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Paolla Oliveira Secret

JAFRA

5.001 votes

Rank #52,709 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Nova takes 1 of 1 categories.

Angel Nova
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paolla Oliveira Secret
Choose it for a fruity and amber character.

Angel Nova1/1

Paolla Oliveira Secret0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Nova

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Angel NovaMugler

Paolla Oliveira SecretJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 7,183 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

7,183 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose91%

sweet83%

oud74%

tropical65%

woody56%

fruity100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base8-12 hrs

AkigalawoodBenzoin

Top

LitchiRaspberryBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineIrisIncense

Base

PatchouliBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Litchi, Damask Rose and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Angel Nova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day100

Night44

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Casual 34%Party 30%Date 23%Work 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,352

PerfumerLouise Turner, Quentin Bisch, Sonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#52,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel NovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Angel Nova completely discards the heavy patchouli chocolate punch of the 1992 icon. It goes in a radically different direction. You get an explosive shot of tart raspberry and tropical litchi right out of the nozzle. The fruit feels crisp, neon bright, and mouthwatering rather than syrupy. Within twenty minute…

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Paolla Oliveira Secret by JAFRA offers a floral fruity composition designed for feminine wear. Opening with bright litchi and raspberry, it transitions into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. The base provides warmth through patchouli and vanilla. Ideal for daily wear in temperate climates, this fragrance balances sw…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angel Nova or Paolla Oliveira Secret?

Angel Nova takes 1 of 1 categories. Angel Nova is rated 3.92/5 from 7,183 votes; Paolla Oliveira Secret is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Angel Nova for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paolla Oliveira Secret for a fruity and amber character.

Do Angel Nova and Paolla Oliveira Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Litchi, Damask Rose and Benzoin.

Is Angel Nova or Paolla Oliveira Secret better for summer or winter?

Angel Nova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Nova and Paolla Oliveira Secret?

Angel Nova has top notes of Raspberry and Litchi, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Akigalawood and Benzoin. Paolla Oliveira Secret has top notes of Litchi, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Iris and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin and Vanilla.